Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Rena Donaghey has strongly welcomed the new jobs stimulus package announced by Government yesterday and particularly welcomes the focus on supports for small and medium sized enterprises. The July Jobs Stimulus Plan is aimed at boosting economic recovery and jobs amid the Covid-19 pandemic and includes over €4 billion of […]
Appointment of consultants on flood relief schemes
Donegal County Council, in partnership with the Office of Public Works, have appointed RPS Consulting Engineers Ltd to undertake the engineering and environmental consultancy services for four flood relief schemes in Burnfoot, Castlefinn, Na Dúnaibh and Glenties. A fifth town, An Cheathrú Chaol (Kerrykeel), will also benefit from a flood relief scheme which will […]
Hospitality sector looks to innovation and technology
While there remains major challenges ahead, Donegal’s hospitality sector is adapting and pivoting with the help of technology and innovation.
Trombone Man: ‘Playing a tune for the frontline staff’
A NEW sculpture at the Hospital roundabout in Letterkenny has been attracting admiring glances from motorists in recent days. ‘Trombone Man’ is the latest creation of Michael Parkinson and is a thank you to front line staff working in the nearby hospital. “It’s singing a tune for the front line staff and it’s a thank […]
Work ongoing to repair burst water main in Lifford
Local traffic management will be in operation for the duration of the works.
‘I’m so grateful to be still here ‘ – Cathaoirleach
“Everyone has to be very careful. There’s a responsibility on us all to heed the warnings. It’s up to each and every individual to play their part,”
Researching ‘The Laurels’, Glenties & Friel’s Ballybeg
The Culture Division of Donegal County Council is commissioning research into the built heritage, history and literary associations of the house.
An Bord Pleanála rejects Twin Towns flood relief plan
The proposed development is a short-term measure to help prevent flooding in the town during storm events such as what occurred in December 2015.
Way cleared for massive development near Donegal Town
The developers have also incorporated plans for a single storey leisure facility, consisting of a swimming pool with associated changing facilities..
The late Hugh Conaghan: ‘A gentleman to his very core’
“Dad continued to take a close interest in politics and we had more than one discussion about the most recent general election,”